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Funding

The funding source is market driven and available award funding will change slightly year to year. CY2025 funding is available up to $8,000 for Initial research projects unrelated to work previously funded by the Doherty Center.

CY2025 funding for Continuation research projects that expand on a previously funded Doherty study is available up to $4,000.

Funds for approved proposals will be available January 1 and should be utilized by December 31 of the same year.

Reimbursable budget items may include:

1. Supplies and equipment necessary to conduct the proposed research.
1. Purchase requests can be made by an authorized department user.
2. Reimbursement for purchases can be requested with proof of purchase receipts.
3. Doherty funded equipment is intended to become ľ¹ÏÓ°Ôº property, available for public use on campus.
2. Student Research Assistant compensation. The Doherty Center encourages participation of students as research assistants in research studies. Student research assistant participation must comply with parameters for work study positions on campus. Funding for student research assistants should be included in the budget proposed for a submitted proposal.
3. Reimbursement for student expenses incurred to present research findings and/or participate in a conference, including conference registration fees, poster production, and travel. Expenses associated with presentation of research findings/conference attendance should be incorporated into the budget submitted with the proposal, adhering to the following guidelines:
1. All projected expenses in the budget associated with presentation of research findings and/or participation in conference should not exceed $1,400.00 total for all students.
2. Documentation of acceptance as a presenter/participant (conference brochure, etc.) will be required for reimbursement.
3. Information provided in the proposal budget should include conference details (sponsor, location, date, registration fees, type of presentation).
4. The Doherty Center should be acknowledged in all presentations and publications. The Doherty Center template, available on the website, should be used for poster design.
5. Receipts are required for all expenses for reimbursement.
6. Lodging in the greater Chicagoland area will not be reimbursed.
7. Meals, snacks, and beverages will not be reimbursed.
4. Faculty are expected to use Faculty Development and Dean sources for faculty travel expenses.
5. Stipends for investigators are not allowed in the budget.
6. Compensation to individuals (for example, study participants, consultants, etc.) is subject to 1099 IRS reporting.
7. Symposia or guest speakers at Lewis that directly relate to the research agenda of the Doherty Center
8. Roundtable events or summer community education programs at Lewis that directly relate to the research agenda of the Doherty Center

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